Many working moms find it challenging to come home from a long day at work and then still make dinner, check homework, bathe the kids, read a bedtime story, clean the house, and the list goes on. Now imagine trying to run your business from home AND homeschool your kindergartner. How can it be done?
Good scheduling is vital to running any home-based business. This is especially necessary when homeschooling at the same time. It's important to schedule time each day for both work tasks and school tasks.
Here are some things that can be done to integrate homeschooling in everyday life:
There are endless opportunities to teach your child that are easy to implement even while working from home. There are times during my break when I iron nearby while my daughter is reading aloud to me or working on a math worksheet. While cooking dinner she can be close by at the table practicing writing or working on a craft project. When we are driving around town we discuss everything we see - traffic signs, buildings in the neighborhoods, animals we might see. At the grocery store your child can help you count out items, choose red apples, tally how much is being spent. Take a walk, go to the park, visit the library.
Other resources we use include Sid the Science Kid on PBS. This half hour show teaches young ones about science in a fun way. Then your child can go online and play the Sid the Science Kid games and learn even more. Though I encourage you to spend time with your child doing these activities, sometimes it's nice to know they can do these activities and still learn while you're busy working on a client project.
My husband and I have both worked from home for three years - since our daughter was two. Not only did she learn to read by three, our businesses grew. Yes, it can be challenging at times. Some days are more productive than others. But with good scheduling in place and seeing every daily task as an opportunity to teach our children, we can juggle homeschooling and grow our businesses successfully.
Are you homeschooling and running a home-based business? What tips would you like to share?
*You are welcome to reprint this article provided the author bio is included.
Good scheduling is vital to running any home-based business. This is especially necessary when homeschooling at the same time. It's important to schedule time each day for both work tasks and school tasks.
Here are some things that can be done to integrate homeschooling in everyday life:
- Math - Make a batch of pancakes for breakfast and have your child help you. As you measure the ingredients together, your child is learning math concepts and you'll both enjoy breakfast together.
- Social Studies - Take a half day off and take a trip to a local museum.
- Language Arts - During your 15-minute morning break, help your child practice writing letters.
- P.E. - Take a 15-minute afternoon break, go outside and toss a ball with your child.
- Science - Teach your child about her teeth while brushing teeth at bedtime.
There are endless opportunities to teach your child that are easy to implement even while working from home. There are times during my break when I iron nearby while my daughter is reading aloud to me or working on a math worksheet. While cooking dinner she can be close by at the table practicing writing or working on a craft project. When we are driving around town we discuss everything we see - traffic signs, buildings in the neighborhoods, animals we might see. At the grocery store your child can help you count out items, choose red apples, tally how much is being spent. Take a walk, go to the park, visit the library.
Other resources we use include Sid the Science Kid on PBS. This half hour show teaches young ones about science in a fun way. Then your child can go online and play the Sid the Science Kid games and learn even more. Though I encourage you to spend time with your child doing these activities, sometimes it's nice to know they can do these activities and still learn while you're busy working on a client project.
My husband and I have both worked from home for three years - since our daughter was two. Not only did she learn to read by three, our businesses grew. Yes, it can be challenging at times. Some days are more productive than others. But with good scheduling in place and seeing every daily task as an opportunity to teach our children, we can juggle homeschooling and grow our businesses successfully.
Are you homeschooling and running a home-based business? What tips would you like to share?
*You are welcome to reprint this article provided the author bio is included.
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